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Thermoplastic Elastomer Composition, Foam Particle, And Foam Molded Body - EP3683262

The patent EP3683262 was granted to Sekisui Plastics on Oct 15, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 10, 2018 under application number EP18854127A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3683262

SEKISUI PLASTICS
Application Number
EP18854127A
Filing Date
Sep 10, 2018
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Sep 12, 2025
Publication Date
Oct 15, 2025
External Links
Slate, Register, Google Patents

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EVONIK OPERATIONSMay 3, 2023F & E PATENTADMISSIBLE

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